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Show, but not much go...

Show, but not much go…

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

The United States is justly proud of its world domination in fighter
aircraft since late 1943, but its first attempt at an indigenous
fighter aircraft fell well short of the mark.

November 30, 2007 ×

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Children love the countdown to Christmas

by Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

There is something fun about opening a little door on a calendar and
finding a treat or a little holiday photo inside. German children love
this tradition during the Advent season.

November 23, 2007 ×

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The history of German Advent

The history of German Advent

by Samantha Schafer
Contributing writer

The first Advent calendar can be traced back to the 19th century.
Families would make a chalkline for every day in December until
Christmas Eve.

November 23, 2007 ×

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The mystery of the Black Forest cuckoo clock

The mystery of the Black Forest cuckoo clock

by Arletha Wheeler
Contributing writer

If I hear someone saying, cuckoo clock, several thoughts come into my
mind: Germany, Black Forest and must-have souvenir, to name a few.

But why is the cuckoo clock so popular? Why does it stand for something
typical from Germany? And simply how does a cuckoo clock work?

November 23, 2007 ×

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Christmas charm: Käthe Wohlfahrt & Rothenburg on the Tauber

Christmas charm: Käthe Wohlfahrt & Rothenburg on the Tauber

by Wendy McCool Lewis
Contributing writer

The magic began with one German man buying a post-Christmas music box for his friend, an American Army officer in 1963.

November 23, 2007 ×

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A little man with a big history

A little man with a big history

by Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

All over German Christmas markets, shoppers will find little wooden men, dressed as kings, bishops, even U.S. servicemembers.

They are nutcrackers. And, these smartly dressed little men find their origin in the

17th century, in the Erzgebirge, a mountain area near the Czech border.

November 23, 2007 ×

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O' Christmas Tree

O’ Christmas Tree

by Petra Lessoing
Kaiserslautern American

Oh, the Christmas tree, it does delight us.

The most popular symbol for the holidays is the Christmas tree.
Traditionally, most German families put up a Christmas tree in their
homes.

November 23, 2007 ×

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The sound of the holidays has arrived

The sound of the holidays has arrived

by Monica Mendoza
Kaiserslautern American

You just know the holiday season is officially here. The air is brisk.
Your cheeks are red. And, you can hear the sound of bells ringing as
you approach the Ramstein Base Exchange and Commissary.

November 23, 2007 ×

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Send us your vacation photos

Send us your vacation photos

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November 16, 2007 ×

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American Indian Heritage celebration continues

American Indian Heritage celebration continues

Native American Family Night at community center

The Ramstein Community Center is hosting Native American Family Night
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. The event includes Native American dancers,
activities and fun. This is a free event for the whole family and a
chance to learn something new about the Native American culture.

November 16, 2007 ×